posted by Jingles 02-10-102 2:18 PM
Mushroom Barley Soup
(Mr. Food's Quick and Easy Diabetic Cooking)
6 cups of water
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef broth
1 pound of beef top round, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
2 large onions, chopped
1/2 pound of fresh, sliced mushrooms
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) of diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 teaspoon of black pepper
1 cup of quick cooking pearl barley
In a soup pot, combine all of the ingredients except the barley; cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the barley and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
Exchanges: 1/2 Starch 1 Very Lean Meat 1 Vegetable
Per 1 cup serving (total... 15 servings) Calories...98 (Calories From Fat...12) Total Fat...1g (Saturated Fat...0) Cholesterol...16mg Sodium...213mg Carbohydrate...14g (Dietary Fiber...2g) (Sugars...4g) Protein...9g